Senior Compliance Officer - Bribery & Corruption and Tax Evasion

at  Danske Bank

Are you knowledgeable about Bribery, Corruption, and Tax Evasion matters`? Do you have experience applying theory into practice? Would you like to play a vital role in building new team by contributing with your positive attitude and expertise? Take a look at this new opportunity!
We are looking for new colleagues to become a part of the Fraud, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) and Tax Evasion (TE) Advisory and Assurance team!
The team is currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark, but we are looking to expand the team in Warsaw or Vilnius, to further strengthen the understanding of TE prevention and ABC in the Bank.
“The team values collaboration, creating an environment where everyone can feel included and comfortable to voice out opinions and encouraged to develop their career goals.” - Shiela Delavin Gebilaguin, Principal Compliance Officer.
Our department is responsible for providing guidance and assurance for Fraud, ABC and TE matters in Danske Bank, taking pride in being a trusted advisor on complex financial crime matters.
The team consists of Subject Matter Experts on the risks within the team’s portfolio, supporting colleagues across the lines of defence as necessary. We provide input to and assist in the interpretation of policies and instructions, as well as advise on financial crime controls operated by other teams within the Bank, including performing assurance on relevant controls.

EXPECTED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Due to exposure to stakeholders, managers and peers on all seniority levels, it is important you possess great communication skills, being able to clearly articulate complex matters and ensure mutual understanding. You need to know how to adjust your style and approach to establish good collaboration, be able to prioritize effectively and efficiently in all circumstances and within tight deadlines.

We also imagine that you have the following skills and qualifications:

• +5 years of experience working with and proven knowledge of Bribery & Corruption and Tax Evasion risks and controls gained within a Financial Crime function;
• Good understanding of the regulatory risk environment applicable to Danske Bank in the Bribery & Corruption and Tax Evasion, within this last area preferably with knowledge in VAT Fraud. [KJ1]
• Good understanding of how large financial institutions operate, as well as understanding of banking products and services;
• Good experience managing, advising and reporting to senior stakeholders;
• Experience performing critical assessments of key controls, and documenting findings;
• Full verbal and written proficiency in English;
• Practical knowledge of one of Scandinavian languages will be considered as beneficial.

“You will join a team that is immersed in maturing both areas and needs decisive support during this build out. This position offers solid opportunities for personal and professional development within a strong collaborative and supporting team.” - Miriam Planells Keller, Senior Compliance Officer

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?

We cannot wait to learn about your motivation in the application you submit!
Please note that only applications in English will be considered.
We are looking forward to receiving your application soon

Your proactiveness in acting and providing support will have a big impact on building and shaping the team, you can also expect a lot of tasks requiring ownership taking and independence in thinking and making decisions.
As one of the first members of the team in Warsaw or Vilnius, you will be heavily involved in establishing and maintaining connections with stakeholders, peers and managers on different seniority levels, situated in various locations.

Daily tasks in this role will primarily revolve around:

• Keeping thorough overview and tracking changes on various documents within the scope of ABC and TE risks;
• Leading projects aiming to increase the maturity of risk management frameworks for the risks managed by the team;
• Supporting interpretation and application of Financial Crime Compliance Policies, Instructions and Procedures through applying knowledge of internal regulations and external regulatory developments;
• Keeping ownership and oversight of Group Compliance observations and providing input to instructions owned by the team;

• Maintaining a thorough understanding of the Bank’s relevant products, services, organizational structures and processes, as well as keep track of changes in those;Executing group Financial Crime Compliance oversight activities, including planning, reporting and documenting assurance reviews performed on financial crime controls in these areas, as well as tracking any findings.